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Knox County · Budget season

Fiscal year 2026

July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026

Every budget & taxes decision the body made in this fiscal year, in the order it happened. Each step shows who moved it, how the body voted, and any dollar figure written into the motion — and links to that meeting and its source minutes.

What this shows — and what it doesn't. This is the sequence of published motions carrying the budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year (Knox County's runs July 1 – June 30). It is not the county budget document, not actual money spent, and not a complete account of budget deliberations. Movers, votes, and dollar amounts are copied from the record; nothing is inferred. Amounts sum only across adopted motions.

Excludes 13 motions not yet published. Contested and deferred votes publish only after review, so this arc can run short until the queue clears.

29

budget decisions on the record

22

adopted

$58,142,035.04

written into adopted motions across 46 figures

  1. July 28, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners convened to address numerous legislative items. Key decisions included approving various contracts and agreements for school programs, infrastructure improvements, and public services. The board also passed resolutions related to library services, environmental monitoring, and the extension of services with the Young-Williams Animal Center.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  2. August 25, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved several contracts for school improvements and technology services, totaling over $17 million. They also authorized a nearly $1.7 million state aid contract for the resurfacing of Hill Road. Additionally, the board approved changes to their rules regarding commissioners serving on committees with family members and amended qualifications for the Merit System Board.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  3. October 27, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met to approve several contracts and agreements, including funding for internet access, access control systems, and property development. They also approved grant contracts for senior centers and funds for school technology. Additionally, the board addressed personnel appointments for the Public Building Authority and Audit Committee, and voted to defer two ordinances related to county funds and hotel occupancy tax disbursement.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  4. November 17, 2025 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met to address legislative matters, approving various contracts and grants for schools, infrastructure, and public safety initiatives. They also amended commission rules concerning legislative review of assistance applications and committee meeting participation. The board approved a budget amendment for employee pay adjustments and agreed to schedule a special session to fill a judicial vacancy.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  5. February 25, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved several measures, including road improvements, various grants for schools and health programs, and an agreement for multifamily housing construction. They also discussed and amended an ordinance concerning the right to self-defense on county property, ultimately deferring a vote on it. Additionally, public comments were heard on topics ranging from road conditions to immigration.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

    • R-26-2-201

      Approve software subscription for employee performance tracking $13,372,724.62

      Adopted 10-0-1-0 · moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Adam Thompson

      $244,033.60 to PRI of East Tennessee · $146,532.76 · $5,000.00 · $284.32 · $2,400,000.00 · $1,168,728.00 · $866,760.00 · $300,000.00 · $20,430.00 · $565,745.00 · $124,200.00 · $1,291,600.00 · $70,000.00 · $1,298,600.00 · $811,200.00 · $20,000.00 · $89,580.00 · $10,518.72 · $68,290.76 · $1,602,321.50 · $17,000.00 · $171,400.00 · $56,858.87 · $150,000.00 · $1,873,641.09

  6. March 23, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met to approve various contracts, agreements, and appointments. Key decisions included approving funds for educational materials, road infrastructure projects, and the opioid settlement agreement. The board also appointed Adam Cook to the Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board and deferred an ordinance regarding vehicle registration fees to a later meeting.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  7. April 27, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met to consider legislative matters, approving several infrastructure projects like road widening and improvements, as well as contracts for services and grants. Funds were allocated for school athletic facility upgrades, opioid substance misuse programs, and mental health court. The board also addressed financial matters, including budget amendments and the acceptance of federal grant funds for community development.

    From the minutes

    “Mr. Stephen Arnold was present and spoke about elections.” — Mr. Stephen Arnold

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  8. May 18, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved several agreements, including a contract for asbestos monitoring services, an agreement for school renovation projects, and grant funding for various schools. They also confirmed appointments to boards and accepted resignations. Additionally, the board approved a grant for addiction and veteran treatment courts and a grant for a victim witness coordinator.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  9. June 15, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met to finalize the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. They approved the general county budget, establishing appropriations for departments and agencies. The board also set the county tax rates and adopted a five-year capital improvement plan. Additionally, funding was allocated to non-profit organizations, including a separate appropriation from opioid settlement funds.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  10. June 22, 2026 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met to approve numerous contracts and grants for various county departments, including schools, public safety, and infrastructure. Key decisions included approving a contract for networking materials costing up to $1,000,000 annually and accepting a $2,000,000 grant from HUD for veterans housing. The board also amended its agenda multiple times to add, defer, or withdraw items.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

How this is built. The arc is every published motion carrying the neutral budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year, ordered by meeting date. Movers, dispositions, tallies, and dollar figures are read straight from the record; amounts are copied verbatim and summed only across adopted motions. This is a view of the record, not the budget document itself. See spending approved and Methodology.